Fine Lead Free New England Pewter Patron Saint of Artists/Liberal Arts Medal Measures 3/4"x9/16" Lifetime No-Tarnish Guarantee Made in the USA BL-8354PW/18S
An Italian nun and artist, Catherine, was raised at the court of the Duke of Ferrera before entering the convent of Corpus Dominici. She later helped to found a monastery for the Poor Clares, where she was made abbess. A fan of the arts, her role as abbess drew several members to the monastery. b. 9/8/1413 d. 3/9/1463. Patronage: Artists, Against temptations. Feast Day: March 9